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Geraint Thomas

The Welsh wing man finally came good after so many years of dogged support for the team. It is worth recalling his appalling crash in the road race in Rio 16 and the contrast to the beam on his face when he rode the Champs to win the Tour de France 2018. Godidog Gearing, magnificent

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